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Wheely


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SWOR's first MX race of the year yesterday. This time last year it was a sunny, dry and cold day at Littlehempstone. This year we were at Landrake - the south west's premier Mx track - and when we arrived at 7:15am confuseit was grim. 30+ mph winds, rain and chill factor around zero C !!!

Unbelieveably 217 riders booked in for the day (against 240 pre paid). The practice session for the kids (9-13) didnt go too bad as the track was still nicely sealed and the big-boyz hadnt broken it up too much. But by race 1 it was a soggy, sticky wet mud-fest. I was a "roaming marshall" for the kids race (helping them upright and getting them going) and it was non-stop for me. Around 1/3 of riders (adults as well as kids) left after the first race as the conditions were yuk. But the rain had stopped and the high wind did dry the track up enough for ruts and lines to form. So Troy hung around and completed race 2 as well. When he finished this he said it was the best ride he'd ever had. His group was 18 riders and he finished 6th both times - good effort as there were some quick little monkies out there. He was very greatful we'd also fitted 2 brand new Michelin Starcross's to his KX.

Me I was froze by the time we got home and washed things off (8pm).

Ready to Race......

In Action......

Mud Galore......



-- Edited by Wheely on Monday 11th of March 2013 01:36:37 PM

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Well done the lad! I think I would have left the bike in the van had it been me facing those conditions disbelief



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Well done troy for ' sticking at it' no need to go home just because its a bit muddy, the lad will go far.

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Well done Troy. It looks like Dad's got some cleaning to do when you get home! biggrin

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It wasn't all plain sailing wink and yes there was some major cleaning when we got home!!

 



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Good for him Mark, you don't get anywhere if life if you don't stick at itwink looking for a podium finish next timesmile



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Had it not have been Mothers Day I'd have come to spectate and help, but given your report (weather wise) looks like i had a lucky reprieve. Well done to Troy though, cracking effort!!

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Good grief Mark, there's enough mud on his bike to double it's weight! Well done to Troy, at least the landings look soft.

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